Legal Structure
- A board of directors usually headed by the authorised corporate director (ACD) – An ACD is a FSA authorised firm that assumes full control of the board. The board's responsibilities include: dealing with the day to day operation of the company, managing the company's investments, buying and selling the ICVC's shares on demand, and ensuring accurate pricing of shares at net asset value.
- Depositary – The depositary is a firm (usually a bank) authorised by the FSA, independent of the ICVC and of the directors of the ICVC. The depositary holds legal title to the ICVC investments and is responsible for their safe custody. The depositary can appoint sub-custodians to take custody of the assets but will remain ultimately responsible. The depositary has responsibility for taking reasonable care to ensure the ACD complies with the key regulatory requirements.
- The shareholders have the rights to the ICVC's assets.
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